By Sen. Bill Heath
What if we could improve education in Georgia by tracking each child’s education success from kindergarten all the way through graduation? What if each child received the extra help or the individual challenges they need to achieve that success? And what if teachers were also rewarded for their contributions to each child’s success even long after the student has left their class? After all, many educators have had a positive influence on the educational attainment of a student at the early stages of learning. Right now we have an exciting opportunity to make a paradigm shift to improve education by measuring the positive impact on individual students. Incentivizing teachers through enhanced compensation for their contribution in each child’s academic success is a win-win for everyone. Continue reading “Heath: A Paradigm Shift in Education”